Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer
Transportation Engineering
Prosidian Consulting
11-50 employees
Management and operations consulting firm
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Washington, DC, USA + 2 more
More locations: Miami, FL, USA | Charlotte, NC, USA
Hybrid
US Citizenship Required
Category
 Mechanical Engineering (2) |
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Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technologies; Licensure as a Professional Engineer is desirable but not required; Project Management Professional certification is desirable but not required; Experience reviewing and analyzing transportation project plans for compliance with legal requirements, environmental impacts, Federal-aid requirements, and/or Federal funding standards; Experience researching, interpreting, or applying Federal transportation funding/aid laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures for transportation projects; Experience reviewing and making recommendations in the selection process for awarding grants; Experience resolving federal grant implementation issues OR administering grant programs and project facilitation in a State or local agency; Ability to initiate, develop and maintain mutually beneficial client relationships; Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical reports or journals, financial reports and legal documents; Ability to respond to inquiries from internal and external clients; Ability to write scopes-of-work, budget estimates, schedules, reports of findings, proposals, general correspondence, and other technical documents; Capable of effectively presenting information to top management, clients, public groups and/or boards of directors; Clear vision and depth perception are also necessary; Employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Employees must be sharp, focused, and alert when conducting site inspections, speaking and interacting with clients, preparing written reports of findings, and testifying in deposition or trial; Must be able to interact and communicate with clients at all levels; Must be able to understand and communicate in both the written and spoken words of both Spanish and English in the specialized field of Transportation Engineering; Must have high level of analytical skills; Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including but not limited to Microsoft Office Applications and computer-assisted engineering and design software; Some travel may be required; Work requires continual attention to detail with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; specialized knowledge and experience in passenger rail, ferry, and buses, or related transportation modes for the elements shown below: Engineering design management; Project planning management; Construction management; Federal grant management process; Regulatory and compliance experience; Project oversight services; Knowledge of FTA requirements and detailed experience in Financial Management and Procurement; Proficiency in computer use (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.); Maritime and ferry vessel systems, operation, and maintenance; Rail systems, operation, and maintenance; Bus systems, operation, and maintenance; Experience in grant receipt and funding tracking, drafting summary statements, price/cost analysis, grants policy and regulations, grants funding analysis, grants involving human subjects, and grant administration; Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail; Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills; Strong communication skills, both oral and written; U.S. Citizenship Required; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Proficient with Microsoft Office Products; All staff must be eligible for Facility Access Authorization; Working knowledge of security clearance processes; Background checks and drug testing may be required.
Responsibilities
- Actively engage in program-related meetings, offering alternative approaches to solutions and assisting with overcoming challenges.
- Conduct Onsite Inspections and Identify Fleet Management Best Practices
- Demonstrate initiative and independence to set priorities and complete work assignments accurately, timely, and efficiently.
- Help develop and provide support for best practices and innovative solutions to improve capacity, cost, and quality
- Help evaluate process and design alternatives based on "Design for Manufacturability" principles
- Help stakeholders produce and support the development of construction bid plans and documents, write roadway design reports, prepare construction cost estimates & design specifications, as well as coordinating with our clients
- Maintain capability and capacity to provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff as well as review the work of more junior staff
- Meet due dates assigned by FTA management and provides prompt responses, and periodic updates, as necessary or required, to internal and external requests for information or project review status.
- Monitor yield and parametric data trends to identify problems and resolve the root cause.
- Operations Support for monitoring visits during project operations. Duties include analyzing complex problems, including special studies, as directed.
- Other duties as assigned
- Post-award Support to conduct inspections of projects during construction and rehabilitation, including coordinating site visit schedules.
- Pre-award Support and conduct onsite visits during the grant development stage and help to identify when the recipient’s actual and stated needs conflict and assure timely intervention when there are indications that the proposed project will not satisfy the Recipient’s actual needs.
- Provide Guidance and Assistance with Grants Management
- Provide ongoing Engineering support in Rail, Ferry, and Bus Services to the Puerto Rico FTA Office
- Provide technical assistance to recipients through meetings, conference calls, and communications in a clear, concise, and efficient manner.
- Provide technical guidance and training to more junior staff as well as review the work of more junior staff.
- Provide timely customer service to FTA staff, Recipients, and the public in a respectful professional manager.
- Provide Understanding and Compliance of FTA’s Objectives and Requirements and support Recipients in understanding compliance with FTA’s programs, objectives, policies, and requirements.
- Recipient Technical Capacity and Capability Reviews and provide support in the review and evaluation of the Recipients’ management, organization, and project definition data to assist the FTA in determining the technical capacity and capability of the Recipient to implement proposed and current Federal projects efficiently and effectively.
- Recommend improvements in machine and process health through statistical data analysis, physical assessment, and failure analysis techniques
- Respond to quality excursions swiftly and effectively, then guide steps to prevent a recurrence
- Review and Evaluate Recipient’s Fleet Management Plans to review and evaluate recipients’ Fleet Management plans. Team ProSidian shall also assess the extent to which the Recipient has met the requirement to have a Fleet Management Plan and the Recipient’s ability to carry out the Plan.
- Review Recipient’s Safety and Security Management Projects to review and evaluate if the Recipient is adequately performing required safety and security management activities for its FTA-funded projects.
- Work closely with the rest of the engineering team to ensure product and process quality by developing and maintaining processes that are efficient, cost-effective, and stable
- Working with a fantastic team supporting Dept. of Transportation - Federal Transit Administration (FTA) projects as well as project delivery throughout across Engineering Support Services requirements for the FTA 4th Region located in Atlanta; GA and covering Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands
- Write clear, well-organized, researched, and analyzed documents and project issues, which are conveyed in any memos, reports, and presentations, consistent with applicable guidelines and/or instructions.
Desired Qualifications
- B.S. or equivalent in a science related field - Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technologies.
- Successful completion of a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Engineering or a related field from an accredited university or college or a combination of education or training, including college-level education and/or technical experience furnishing knowledge of physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering and practical applications; Licensure as a Professional Engineer is desirable but not required; Project Management Professional certification is desirable but not required; Experience reviewing and analyzing transportation project plans for compliance with legal requirements, environmental impacts, Federal-aid requirements, and/or Federal funding standards; Experience researching, interpreting, or applying Federal transportation funding/aid laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures for transportation projects; Experience reviewing and making recommendations in the selection process for awarding grants; Experience resolving federal grant implementation issues OR administering grant programs and project facilitation in a State or local agency
ProSidian Consulting provides management and operations consulting to private companies, Fortune 1000 enterprises, and government agencies. It uses industry-aligned services across six practice areas: Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Human Capital, delivered by multidisciplinary teams. The firm connects strategy to execution with On-Demand Resources and targets drivers of economic profit—growth, margin, and efficiency—across assets, processes, policies, and people. Its goal is to help leaders design and execute operations that increase value for customers and improve return on invested capital.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
2008
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Remote-first model attracts talent nationwide, cuts office overhead costs.
- Energy & Sustainability practice meets tightening ESG mandates for Fortune 1000.
- Human Capital solutions address 2025-2026 retention, skills gaps challenges.
What critics are saying
- Deloitte poaches Big 4 alumni, erodes 190-professional talent pool in 6-12 months.
- Stagnant website since 2020 loses clients to Booz Allen in 3-6 months.
- No alliances post-2013 isolates energy bids against EY networks in 6-12 months.
What makes Prosidian Consulting unique
- On-demand model deploys experienced-only Big 4 alumni for rapid execution.
- Multidisciplinary teams span Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance.
- Structured approach links strategy to execution across assets, processes, people.
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